Three Cheese Chicken Bake

Original Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Three-Cheese-Chicken-Bake

1 PKG Smart Taste Whole Wheat Pasta
1LB Chicken Breast/Tenderloin, Cut into Bite Size Pieces
1 Small Onion, Chopped
1 Green Pepper, Chopped
Olive Oil
1 (10 oz) Can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, Undiluted
1 (8 oz) Can Mushrooms, Drained
1 (2 oz) Jar Pimentos, Drained
1/2 t Dried Basil
1 (15 oz) Container Ricotta Cheese
1 (8 oz ) PKG Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 C Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 C Buttered Breadcrumbs, Optional

Prepare pasta according to package directions in a dutch oven. Drain pasta, reserve dutch oven.

IF USING BREADCRUMBS, preheat oven to 350F.

In a skillet, saute chicken, onion, and green pepper in a little olive oil until chicken is well done and vegetables are tender. Transfer the chicken and veggies to the dutch oven the pasta was cooked in. Add soup, mushrooms, pimentos, and basil. Mix well. Add cheese. Mix well. Add pasta and mix well. Warm through.

IF USING BREADCRUMBS, transfer mixture to a lightly oiled 13x9 baking dish or foil pan. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs and bake for 15 minutes, uncovered.